Aquatic Center Location:
2703 Ridgewood Ave.
Sanford, FL 32773
407.302.1034
Operational Hours
August – May
Monday – Friday: 5 PM – 8 PM
Saturday: 9 AM – 6 PM
Sunday: 12 PM – 6 PM
June – July (Summer Season)
Monday – Friday
Lap Swim: 9 AM – 8 PM
Open Swim: 12 PM – 5 PM
Saturday
Lap & Open Swim: 9 AM – 6 PM
Sunday
Lap & Open Swim: 12 PM – 6 PM
Please note: The pool may close during inclement or cold weather and on holidays.
Aquatic Center Fees
Affordable access to the Aquatic Center all season!
Daily Admission
$3 per person
2-Month Summer Pass
$40 Individual
$90 Family
Annual Pass
$100 Individual
$220 Family
Purchase passes on-site and enjoy unlimited access all season long!
Welcome to the Larry A. Dale Aquatic Center!
Whether you’re learning the basics, getting a workout, or hoping to relax, our pool is the perfect place to get comfortable in the water! The City of Sanford Parks and Recreation Department offers ‘open swim’ hours and swim lessons for all ages (age 3 through adulthood).
History:
Developed as a joint project between the City of Sanford, Seminole County and the Seminole County School Board, the Aquatic Center was opened to the public in March of 2000.
In 2001, the facility was renamed the Larry A. Dale Aquatic Center in honor of the former Mayor whose aggressiveness toward the pool project was key in bringing the Aquatic Center to Sanford.
The Myrtha competition pool was built by Weller Pools using many of the same design innovations used in the pools built for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. Featuring eight 50 meter lanes, twenty 25 yard lanes, this state-of-the-art pool can accommodate any aquatic competition in the world, including international water polo and synchronized swimming.
Since opening, the pool has hosted numerous competitive tournaments and events, including Conference Championship swim meets, District and Regional Championship Water Polo Tournaments, Golden Age Games Swimming Championships, Sunshine State Games, USA Swimming and USA Water Polo events, and the 2002 FHSAA Water Polo State Championship Tournament.
Swim Lessons: Quick Facts
- Sessions: Two weeks in length, seven or eight sessions total, Monday through Thursday
- Time/Ratio: 30-40 minutes, 8 students per class
- Cost: $40 for a two week session
- Registration: Click Here
Swim Lesson Categories
Mommy & Me (Ages 3-4 only): Designed for young children with no prior formal swim instruction. This class will introduce basic water comfort and safety skills. The child’s parent or guardian must be in the water with the child during all lessons.
Level One (Ages 5-12): For future swimmers who have not experienced formal swimming lessons and who are not yet able to swim independently. This class will focus on water acclimation, basic safety, and introductory swim skills.
Level Two (Ages 5-15): For swimmers who have completed Level One or have some prior instruction. Children that pass Level Two will be able to swim 15 feet unassisted on their front and back, and can jump into deep water and return to the edge of the pool.
Level Three (Ages 5-17): For intermediate swimmers ready to refine technique and build endurance. Swimmers have had a successful completion of Level Two or have the ability to swim 25 yards continuously without touching the pool bottom. Skills Covered: Freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breaststroke, dolphin kicks, gliding and body positioning, treading water, and retrieving objects in deeper water.
Level Four (Ages 5–17): For advanced swimmers ready to master Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Butterfly swimming strokes as well as other advanced swimming skills. Prerequisite: Pass Level 3 swimming lesson OR can swim two laps without stopping, touching the wall or the bottom of the pool.
Adult (16+): Our small classes provide a comfortable, supportive environment to help you meet your goals regardless of your current skill set in the water. Whether you’re learning for fitness, recreation, travel, or simply to feel more confident in the water, these classes will help you reach your goals at your own pace.
Swim Lesson General Information
- There will be a maximum of eight people (children or adults) per class.
- Each lesson lasts 30-40 minutes.
- Lessons are held four times per week, daily Mondays through Thursdays, except holidays.
- Participants cannot take multiple classes at the same level or during the same session period.
- Once a swim level has been achieved, it cannot be repeated.
- Choose your child’s swim level carefully. If a child is registered for the incorrect level, based on either an incorrect age or a misrepresentation of the child’s ability to swim, the child will not be permitted to take the class.
- No refunds for inclement weather. If classes are cancelled due to weather, the instructor will try to condense/ combine the missed skills.
- No reserving “blocks” of lessons for friends and family. Each transaction should be a distinct lesson reservation for one person.
- We request that parents do not interfere in the lesson or communicate with their child, as this can harm the learning process (Levels 1 and 2).
